April 20, 2026: The moon appears between Venus and Jupiter after sunset. Look west-northwest for Taurus, Gemini, the Pleiades, and earthshine.
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2026, April 18-20: Venus, Crescent Moon, and Pleiades in the Western Sky
April 28-20, 2026: A waxing crescent moon joins Venus and the Pleiades after sunset. Look west-northwest to follow their changing positions and catch earthshine.
2026, April 13: Venus and Jupiter Shine After Sunset While Crescent Moon Appears Before Sunrise
April 13, 2026: Venus dominates the western sky after sunset while Jupiter shines higher in the sky. Before sunrise, find a waning crescent moon with earthshine in the east-southeast.
2026, April 12-14: Waning Crescent Moon and Earthshine Before Sunrise
April 12-14, 2026: The waning crescent moon appears low in the southeast before sunrise. Watch it pass Deneb Algedi and photograph earthshine during the final mornings before new moon.
2026, February 10-13: Morning Crescent Moon Near Scorpius and Sagittarius, Earthshine Before Sunrise
February 10-13: Before sunrise in mid-February, the waning crescent moon moves in front of Scorpius and Sagittarius. Learn when to see earthshine, Antares, and key reference stars in the southeastern sky.
2026, January 21: Mercury Turns to the Evening Sky as Jupiter Dominates the Night
Mercury reaches superior conjunction and begins its return to the evening sky, while Jupiter shines all night near Gemini. Saturn and a waxing crescent moon round out the scene after sunset. Take the last view of Neptune for this apparition.
2026, January 20-23: Waxing Crescent Moon and Earthshine After Sunset
January 20-23, 2026: The waxing crescent moon climbs higher after sunset in late January, offering prime evenings to see and photograph earthshine as the moon passes Saturn.
2026, January 15: Waning Crescent Moon Near Antares Before Sunrise
January 15, 2026: The waning crescent moon appears near Antares in the southeastern sky before sunrise. Learn when to see it and how to photograph earthshine during morning twilight.
2026, January 14: Waning Crescent Moon, Jupiter After Opposition, and Planet Visibility
January 14, 2026: A celestial almanac detailing a waning crescent moon near Antares, Jupiter after opposition, and evening visibility of the planets.
2025, December 22-25: Crescent Moon Returns to the Evening Sky
December 22-25, 2025: The waxing crescent moon climbs higher each evening, passing Capricornus and Aquarius while approaching Saturn. Look for earthshine after sunset.